Paralyzed Veterans of America - PVA Healthcare Summit + Expo 2026
Event Date
August 30 – September 2, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe PVA Healthcare Summit + Expo is the annual clinical education conference presented by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). It is an intensive, four-day learning and sharing experience focused on spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D), multiple sclerosis (MS), and ALS. The program is built around presentations from leading research and clinical experts and emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to delivering optimal patient outcomes.
The event draws physicians, nurses, therapists, researchers, and other health professionals who work in SCI/D, MS, and ALS care. The Summit brings together roughly 800 attendees over four days, all focused on care for those with spinal cord injury and disease. Alongside the education program, an exhibit hall showcases the latest medical innovations in the field.
With 100+ speakers, 50+ sessions, and participation from 100+ agencies, interdisciplinary attendees and exhibitors from around the nation gather to share knowledge and best practices. The 2026 edition takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, making it a worthwhile destination for clinicians seeking continuing education, peer networking, and exposure to advances in rehabilitation and neurological care.
Show Highlights
- Four days of programming, including presentations from the nation's leading research and clinical experts.
- 100+ speakers, with the keynote address and guest speaker to be announced.
- 50+ sessions, including 5 plenary sessions and 57 breakout sessions on holistic strategies and best practices for SCI/D, MS and ALS.
- An intensive, four-day learning and sharing experience for SCI/D, MS, and ALS.
- An exhibit hall that serves as the center of conference networking and meals, with lunch served daily and mid-morning and mid-afternoon coffee breaks.
- Clinical Excellence Awards recognizing peers in the field, and an ePoster program as part of the education offerings.
Attendance
The Summit is described as four days bringing together 800+ great minds, all focused on care for those with spinal cord injury/disease. Participation includes 100+ agencies of interdisciplinary attendees and exhibitors from around the nation. The audience is primarily interdisciplinary healthcare professionals working in SCI/D, MS, and ALS care.
Booth Pricing
Basic exhibit space is 10'x10', including pipe and drape, one 6' skirted table, two chairs, and one space identification sign.
Rates before April 1, 2026:
- Standard Booth (10 x 10): $2,750
- Double or Vehicle Booth (20 x 10): $4,250
- Non-Profit rate for Standard Booth (10 x 10): $1,550; Non-Profit rate for Double Booth (20 x 10): $2,450
Rates after April 1, 2026:
- Standard Booth (10 x 10): $3,150
- Double or Vehicle Booth (20 x 10): $5,050
- Non-Profit rate for Standard Booth (10 x 10): $1,750; Non-Profit rate for Double Booth (20 x 10): $2,750
Each exhibiting company receives three full conference badges, with additional badges available for $150 per person.
Registration
The Summit + Expo early bird registration fee is $400; after May 10, 2026, the registration fee is $500. Registration is open and can be completed online.
Lodging Grants: PVA offers Lodging Grants for the Summit, with 250 scholarships awarded to qualifying clinicians on a first-come, first-served basis, including a 3-night stay at the Horseshoe Las Vegas during the selected conference dates. The conference runs 3½ days, including three breakfasts and lunches on August 31–September 2 and two receptions.
For questions, PVA can be reached at summit@pva.org.
History
The 2026 event is the 14th Annual Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare Summit + Expo, held August 30 – September 2, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Paralyzed Veterans of America has a long track record in helping to change lives and build brighter futures for people who live with SCI and related diseases such as MS.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 PVA Healthcare Summit + Expo?
The 14th Annual PVA Healthcare Summit + Expo takes place August 30 – September 2, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is held at the Horseshoe Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip.
Who should attend the Summit?
The Summit is designed for interdisciplinary healthcare professionals who work in spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D), multiple sclerosis (MS), and ALS care. It brings together clinicians, researchers, and exhibitors from around the nation for education and networking.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Early bird registration is $400, and after May 10, 2026 the fee is $500. Registration is open online through the official event site, and PVA also offers Lodging Grants to qualifying clinicians.
What does the education program include?
The four-day program features 100+ speakers and 50+ sessions, including 5 plenary sessions and 57 breakout sessions on holistic strategies and best practices for SCI/D, MS and ALS. Presentations come from leading research and clinical experts.
How much does it cost to exhibit?
Before April 1, 2026, a standard 10x10 booth is $2,750 and a double or vehicle booth is $4,250, with reduced non-profit rates available. Each exhibiting company receives three full conference badges, and rates increase after April 1, 2026.
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